Technology is a very important part of our lives; we use technology in almost all aspects of our lives. People hope to have equal access to technology however that is made difficult for people with disabilities such as blindness, or being deaf. A lot of technology has been developed so that disabled people can use technology as any other person can, however, as technology is advancing faster and faster it is difficult to delay the advancement of technology to suit the needs of the disabled.
Technology has already done a lot to benefit the lives of many in society. If enough measurea are tekn so that people with disbilties have equal access, their lives with become better in several different ways. They can be used as educational tools, they can become more mobile, be more recreational.

The Center for Computer Assistance to the Disabled is a group that demands equality of access for everyone regardless of any disabilities. They don't create new products but make it so that people with disabilities are able to use technology like everyone else.

Google Video's has various videos regarding IT's role in health care and also how it benefits the disabled. The video below is on "The IT Impact on the Quality and Cost Effectiveness of Health Care"